Danehof - programme July 6, 2025

Play & Camp on Nyborg Ramparts              

10.00-16.00: Activities and stalls are open
Play and learn lots of exciting experiences from the Middle Ages.

10.00-16.00: The St. Mads' Spring Market
Enjoy plenty of family-friendly activities as the St. Mads' Spring Market comes to Nyborg.

10.00-16.00: Archery and crossbow shooting
Test your skills on the bow and the crossbow - how well can you hit the target?
Price: DKK 20 per person.

10.00-16.00: The Warriors' Camp
Experience the exciting camp life and listen to stories about war and everyday life in the Middle Ages.

10.30-12.30: Hair Braiding and Combat School
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) tailored to all skill levels using steel, wooden, or foam weapons. Stop by the experienced medieval stylist, offering both authentic and fantasy-inspired braids and updos.

12.30-13.00: Combat Show by the Saint Laurentius Fratrum
Witness the Warriors of the Saint Laurentius' Brotherhood showcase fierce combat with weapons and armor, and even test your skills against the armored fighters!

13.30-14.00: Sharp Weapons Demonstration
The King's soldier, Nicolai Swift-Hand, presents a demonstration explaining the various kinds of weapons and their methods of use.

14.00-16.00: Hair Braiding and Combat School
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) tailored to all skill levels using steel, wooden, or foam weapons. Stop by the experienced medieval stylist, offering both authentic and fantasy-inspired braids and updos.

Borgmestergården

10.00-16.00: Kids' Treasure Hunt
Join the Danehof Treasure Hunt and see how many "Eagle Tokens" you can spot. The more you discover, the more gold coins await you at Borgmestergården!

10.30: Danehof dance for all
Take a spin and dance along in the Danehof dance at Borgmestergården.

11.00: Funny tales with Mikkel Langbue
The storyteller Mikkel Langbue entertains children and childish souls with the tale of "The Eagle Ballad" at Borgmestergården.

12.30: Living Dress-Up Dolls
Come by Dragtlauget’s stall at Borgmestergården and see the living dress-up dolls being dressed from the inside out.

13.30: Fýri in Concert
Experience Fýri as they perform and bring alive, including the historical 16th-century ballad "The Eagle Ballad" with authentic attire, strong singing, and evocative sounds from ancient instruments.

14.00: Juggling with Maximus Heratikus
Come and see the Medieval court joker, Maximus Heratikus' pranks and juggling.

The Tournament Square

10.00: Knight Tournament with lances
Watch the armored knights on fiery horses fight with lances on the grand tournament field in the heart of the city. Purchase a seat ticket for the tribune here. Price DKK 30. There is free access to the disabled grandstand.

10.00-14.00: Horse carriage ride in the medieval Nyborg
Experience Nyborg from a horse-drawn carriage. Ticket price: DKK 25 per person.

12.00: Impressive falconry show
Experience an amazing falconry display featuring the graceful Harris Hawk and the powerful falcon in action! You can also get acquainted with the birds at their tent within the festival grounds. Purchase a seat ticket for the grandstand here for DKK 30. There is free access to the accessible grandstand.

13.00: Knight Tournament with clubs
Watch the armored knights on fiery horses fight with clubs on the grand tournament field in the heart of the city. Purchase a seat ticket for the tribune here. Price DKK 30. There is free access to the disabled grandstand.

14.00: Impressive falconry show
Experience an amazing falconry display featuring the graceful Harris Hawk and the powerful falcon in action! You can also get acquainted with the birds at their tent within the festival grounds. Purchase a seat ticket for the grandstand here for DKK 30. There is free access to the accessible grandstand.

14.30: Danehof dance for all
Take a spin and dance along in the Danehof dance at the Tournament Square.

15.15: Grand Parade
King Frederick I and Queen Sophia of Pomerania deliver their farewell speech to the gathering before departing Nyborg in the large parade through the town.

The Bards' Square

10.00-16.00: The DaneLounge and Board Game Cafe at Nyborg Library
Put on medieval attire and explore the Middle Ages in Nyborg Library's DaneLounge, or gather your friends for the open board game café and enjoy games such as Kingdomino, Castle Builder, or Carcassonne.

10.00-16.00: Hobby Horse Arena
Practice with your hobby horse for the great jousting tournament in the library's garden.

10.00-16.00: Kids' Treasure Hunt
Join the Danehof Treasure Hunt and see how many "Eagle Tokens" you can spot. The more you discover, the more gold coins await you at Borgmestergården!

10.00-12.00: Open workshop - Create your own royal crown
Design your own royal crown and felt your name onto it. Location: In front of Nyborg Library.

10.00: Concert and Chain Dancing with Fýri
Experience Fýri as they perform and bring alive, including the historical 16th-century ballad "The Eagle Ballad" with authentic attire, strong singing, and evocative sounds from ancient instruments at The Bards' Square.

11.00: Music from the Middle Ages
The bards from Moro travel from town to town, collecting stories and legends. When they take the stage you are guaranteed a blast.

13.00-16.00: The Scribing Nun's Workshop
Discover how to write the Gothic alphabet and the runic alphabet using authentic goose quills. Location: Inside Nyborg Library.

13.30: Funny tales with Mikkel Langbue
The storyteller Mikkel Langbue entertains children and childish souls with the tale of "The Eagle Ballad".

Historical Stalls

10.00-16.00: The Historical Stalls are open

The Castle Islet

14.00: Talk about The Castle Project
Talk on the significant castle project by Kim Furdal, Head of the Cultural History Department at the Museums of East Funen.

The Market Town and Castle Market

10.00-16.00: The market stalls in Slotsgade are open

11.00-15.00: The town's shops are open*
Explore the many shops in the city and taste all the unique Danehof specialties. *Some shops are closed.

12.00: Fýri in Concert
Experience Fýri as they perform and bring alive, including the historical 16th-century ballad "The Eagle Ballad" with authentic attire, strong singing, and evocative sounds from ancient instruments.

Food Market

10.00-16.00: The food area is open
Experience the food area and explore the many exciting food stalls. Here you will find popcorn, soft ice, churros, coffee and cake, savory pancakes, roasted pork sandwiches, sausages, and many other delicious things.

11.00: Juggling with Maximus Heratikus
Come and see the Medieval court joker, Maximus Heratikus' pranks and juggling.

12.00: Funny tales with Mikkel Langbue
The storyteller Mikkel Langbue entertains children and childish souls with mad medieval tales at the food market.

13.30: Danehof dance for all
Take a spin and dance along in the Danehof dance at the Food Market.

14.00: Music from the Middle Ages
The bards from Moro travel from town to town, collecting stories and legends. When they take the stage you are guaranteed a blast.

Vor Frue Church

11.00-15.00: Korsbrødrecafé in the Monk's Cellar
Korsbrødrecafé where you can buy historic beer, apple juice and sausages and consume it under a 15th-century ceiling with vaults.

11.00-11.30: The music ensemble Fýri entertains with medieval songs in the Korsbrødre Café
Fýri is a quartet from Denmark and Sweden. They sing and play a mix of original music and traditional music from the 9th to 16th centuries. Free admission.

14.00-15.00: Concert: "Wayfaring Pipers" - With Ian Harrison – bagpipes, shawm, cornett, and Poul Høxbro – one-handed flute & drum, percussion
Ian Harrison and Poul Høxbro are two of Europe's leading performers on medieval wind instruments. Poul Høxbro has specialized in the combination of one-handed flute and percussion. Ian Harrison's specialty is reed instruments – bagpipes and shawms – and the cornett. In this new, dynamic duo, the two musicians unite their lifelong experiences and artistic achievements, offering a virtuosic and colorful program that boldly ventures where no contemporary performers of medieval music have gone before. Takes place in Nyborg Vor Frue Church. Free admission.

Parking

If you come to Danehof by car, you can park the car here:

Dronningensvej 48
Including disabled parking

Eksercerpladsen

The corner at Nørrevoldgade and Ravelinsvej

Nørrevoldgade 7
Including disabled parking

Vesterhavnen 3
Including disabled parking